* 5 Most Expensive Watches *
How many of us miss a watch around with hi-tech gadgets and mobiles almost every time with us? Well! The answer might be; not many of us. But Of Course there are people who believe in “Time Is money” and like to stick a wrist watch along with them to keep themselves updated with time every now and then. There are also other kind of people who believe in “Money Is Time” and they have made “The most expensive” watches ever which cost almost a fine small house.
We have collected five of the Most expensive Watches ever Made till date:
5. Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon: $ 1.4 million approx (Tshs. 2.1 Billion )
Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon is a watch for $ 1.3 million more complicated clock in the series by Patek Philippe. It consists of 688 pieces, including some super modest and microscopic parts. The tourbillion moon from the sky is a clock created from a quite complex, with a platinum casing. It is produced only two units each and every year.
4. Vacheron Constantin Tour de l’Ile: $ 1.5 million approx (Tshs. 2.25 Billion )
Vacheron Constantin Tour de l’Ile is one of the most complicated watch ever produced by man in this world. It has a total of 834 pieces was mounted to boost the functioning of some 10,000 hours of production time. The figures seem to be incredible, but we ought to see the watch to believe. The exclusive feature of this $ 1.five million clock that shows time on both sides. The clock is so complex that is developed to use both sides and is totally browned. This watch was created only 7 units worldwide.
3. Patek Philippe World Time Platinum: $ 4 million approx (Tshs. 6 Billion)
Platinum Patek Philippe World Time watch is a limited edition which became very common in 2002, when it was sold at auction for a whooping $ 4 million. The specialty of this watch is really unique that shows the time zone 24 hours in various countries and is very straightforward to read. The most distinctive feature of this watch is that it can distinguish the elements day and night in all these 24 countries and is an implementation of super technologies.
2. Patek Philippe Supercomplication: $ 11 million approx (Tshs. 16.5 Billion)
Patek Philippe is a 18-carat gold pocket watch created in 1932. It took a long time to create this ancient clock that developed the records in the collection of pocket watches. $ 11 million, generating it 1 of the world’s most expensive watches. This watch was finally auctioned in 1999.
1. 201-carat Chopard Watch: $ 25 million approx (Tshs. 37.5 Billion)
This is the most high-priced watch in the world. The 201-carat Chopard is incredibly the most pricey watch in the world with a production price of a whooping $ 25 million. This watch is made of diamonds and has a total of 201 carats of diamonds, which incidentally became the name of the clock. There are three diamond heart-shaped big center who are on a 15-carat pink diamond, 12 carat blue diamond and 11 carats of white diamonds. Besides all this, has 163 carats of other small white and yellow diamonds that surround the center of three parts.
USB Hub in Cow Shape
We do come across pointless gadgets every now and then. Remember when we wrote about the 12 Foolish Phone Concepts? This USB Hub is also somewhat stupid. You may have seen USB pen drives and Hubs made in shapes of Mice and Horse, this one comes in the shape of a cow. Apart from its unusual shape, everything is similar to a typical USB hub. It is USB 2.0 compatible Hub but is also backward compatible with USB 1.1.
It weighs 50 grams and the size dimensions are 90*50*48 mm. When you plug it into the USB port of your PC or Mac, it will sound 3 Cow Calls. The USB hub has 4 Ports and comes in white, blue, gold or yellow colors. If you don’t mind the Shape of this USB Hub, you can buy it from Gadget4all at $12 each.
** 9 Most Expensive Gadgets Money Can Buy **
While things are getting cheaper and cheaper everyday (thanks to recession), some stuff is still expensive that no sane person will ever buy it.
These are the hard times for all the people of the world. Economic Recession has affected a lot of people and as such, gadgets and other everyday products are getting cheaper by the day. Companies all over the world are producing stuff keeping in mind the bad economical times. Still, if you have a few million dollars to spare and would like to buy stuff that no one else will, here is the list. Given below are some of the items are too expensive when compared to their ‘common’ counter parts.
Diamond Encrusted Earphones
These earphones are not for those who think twice before buying $50 plastice earphones for iPods. What you are looking at is a pair of earphone made of 18 carat gold and encrusted with diamonds. These diamond-encrusted earphones were originally made by renowned Belgium based jeweler, Casa Gi and were on sale at Clive Ranger jewelry shop in Bristol in Novmber 2008. In total, this pair of earphones has 118 diamonds, 59 on each.
Diamond Encrusted Bluetooth Headset
The Diamond encrusted Bluetooth Headset is one of the most expensive cell phone accessories you will find anywhere. This is a limited edition diamond encrusted Bluetooth headset which was unveiled at MWC 2009 and is the only unit of Discovery 925from Panatronics having diamonds studded.
Diamond Crypto Smartphone
With over 80 diamonds encrusted on it, this Diamon Crypto Smartphone Designed by Peter Aloisson is one of the most expensive phones. There are 50 diamonds going up and down the sides, 10 of which are blue diamonds, the navigation key has 28 diamonds surrounding it and the navigation button is actually a big 1/2 carat diamond.
Yalos Diamond LCD TV
Price: $130,000 approx (Tshs. 195,000,000/=) (Link)
The 40 inch LCD TV can play1080i and 720p high definition picture formats, but that’s not the reason for its insane price. The Yalos diamond LCD TV is plated in white gold and studded with 160 diamonds weighing 4 gms each.
Dry Water Massager
Price: $30,000 approx. (Tshs. 45,000,000/= ) (Link)
This dry massager is designed to provide a full-body water jet massage without getting you wet, 28 water jet nozzles deliver precise, invigorating streams of water that replicate the principles of shiatsu. A pliable polymer sheet provides a waterproof barrier between the user and the nozzles. It is Shaped as a capsule, and has features like aromatherapy, relaxing audio, and video to soothe all your senses.
Live Luggage
Price: $1,400 approx. ( Tshs 2,100,000/= ) (Link)
The PA series of checked baggage features a 12V NiMH rechargeable battery pack supplying power to the wheels when the handle is gripped and the bag is tilted. The bags weighs 10.6kg (23-pounds) which is about 3kg (6.6-pounds) more than standard hard luggage, according to the manufacture. The cases are good for about 1.5 miles of assisted travel under a 32kg load.
Diamond Studded iPhone
Price: $37,000 ( Tshs. 55,500,000/= ) (Link)
The home button of this iPhone 3G is made of a 6.6 Carat diamond and to add to the shine, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, White Gold and Rose Gold have been put together to make the body of the Phone. The Border of the Phone has 138 finely cut diamonds which add to the style. While so much jewelery encased, this phone will truly be the king’s choice.
Chopard Watch
Price: $25 Million (approx. Tshs. 37.5 Billion) (Link)
This multi-million watch from Chopard has three heart-shaped diamonds—a 15-carat pink diamond, a 12-carat blue diamond and an 11-carat white diamond. It also sports 163 carats of white and yellow diamonds to bring the total to 201 carats of diamonds. WIth $25 Million price, it surely is the world’s most expensive car and will remain so for many years to come.
Xbox Shoes
Price: $4,000 (approx. Tshs 6,000,000/= ) (Link)
We reported this earlier, it was up for a price of $2,500 in an Auction on eBay. However it was sold for $4000.99. There isn’t much to talk about these shoes except that they feature a ‘glow in the dark’ Xbox logo and can’t play games.
